SCPGS Meeting & Program

Research at the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building
Presented by Aaron McWilliams

The presentation will provide a detailed look at the new State Archives building and its search room operations. It will cover basic search room policies and procedures and, in general, what researchers can expect when visiting the new facility. The presentation will also cover new and proposed changes to onsite and remote reference services and updates on various Archives projects.

For more details, see the Meetings page.

Aaron McWilliams is head of the Public Services Section at the Pennsylvania State Archives. He is responsible for handling research inquiries at the Archives and frequently represents the agency at genealogical events. His areas of expertise include Pennsylvania state land records, Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War militia, and genealogy. He has appeared on WITF’s Radio Smart Talk and contributed to both “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Finding Your Roots.” Prior to joining the Pennsylvania State Archives, Aaron worked as a reference archivist at the Maryland State Archives and as a professional genealogist.